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Vanderbilt recognized for social media engagement during city’s Commuter Challenge
Vanderbilt University was recognized for its social media engagement during Nashville Connector’s Commuter Challenge with an award presented by Mayor David Briley on May 21. Read MoreMay 28, 2019
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Construction on campus parking garages underway
Construction at the Terrace Place Garage, Wesley Place Garage and Sony Garage will occur over the summer months. Employees’ ability to park will not be impacted if they have a current vehicle registration for their respective garage's zone. Read MoreMay 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to build graduate housing development in Midtown
The university will begin work later this year on its graduate and professional student housing village, starting with an approximately 600-bed project to be located on Broadway between Lyle and 20th avenues. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Reusable water bottles and hydration stations to reduce plastic waste at Commencement
As part of its sustainability initiative, Vanderbilt University will distribute 2,000 reusable water bottles and offer hydration stations for guests to fill their own reusable containers at its main Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. Read MoreMay 7, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Sustaining and scaling Vanderbilt’s environmental stewardship
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses Vanderbilt's new sustainability pledge—which strives to power the campus entirely through renewable energy and be carbon neutral by 2050—in this week’s column. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Learn to use electric scooters safely at free VU class April 27
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced scooter rider, do your part to keep the Vanderbilt campus safe by participating in a free class taught by Vanderbilt University Public Safety. All participants will receive a $5 ridership credit from Gotcha scooters to use following the class. Read MoreApr 23, 2019
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Vanderbilt outlines major plans to reduce environmental footprint
Vanderbilt University unveiled a comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint in part by powering its campus entirely through renewable energy, putting the university on track to be carbon neutral by 2050. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Learn about progress in Peabody Neighborhood in April newsletter
This month’s issue features information about ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood and plans for upcoming end-of-year events. Read MoreApr 19, 2019
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Join Team Vanderbilt in Nashville Commuter Challenge through May 3
The challenge invites Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students to try one new transportation mode other than driving alone during the week. Read MoreApr 15, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The progress ahead of us
In this week's column, Chancellor Zeppos reflects on change and progress ahead for Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in April newsletter
This month's issue features information about ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood and plans for the upcoming end-of-year events such as finals, Commencement and move-out. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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Town hall discusses capital planning for academic buildings in A&S historic core and for sciences, engineering
A recent town hall meeting brought together senior university leaders and several hundred Vanderbilt community members to discuss the findings of two capital improvement studies. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Public Safety encourages pedestrian safety across campus
Vanderbilt is a walkable campus, and pedestrian safety is a top priority. The Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages the Vanderbilt community to follow basic pedestrian safety guidelines. Read MoreMar 28, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: Feedback for the future
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos focuses on the importance of listening to the campus community as Vanderbilt plans its future. Read MoreMar 22, 2019
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Learn about construction progress in the Peabody neighborhood in March newsletter
Check out the live construction camera, learn about accessibility initiatives and get updates on construction, parking and mobility in the March issue of the Peabody Neighborhood e-newsletter. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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FutureVU survey focuses on two key issues: child care and commuting
The Division of Administration launched a FutureVU-focused survey for faculty, staff and students on Monday, March 18, to provide feedback on two separate topics: child care needs and commuting habits. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Town hall scheduled on future of university’s academic capital projects
A March 28 town hall with several university leaders will focus on two studies for capital improvements: one for facility needs in the science and engineering disciplines, and the other to revitalize the A&S historic core buildings. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in March newsletter
Check out the live construction camera, download the VandySafe app, and get updates on construction, parking and mobility in the March issue of the West End Neighborhood e-newsletter. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Survey series will seek feedback from campus community on key issues
University administrators and faculty and staff committees are launching a series of surveys to seek feedback from Vanderbilt’s campus community with the goal of informing policy and programming decisions. Read MoreMar 11, 2019
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First edition of FutureVU Peabody neighborhood newsletter released
The university has established a Peabody neighborhood newsletter for interested community members with updates on upcoming construction milestones, progress pictures and more. Read MoreMar 1, 2019